http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:36:03 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/04/hacker_cracks_apples_latest_iphone_3gs_security_measures/ A hacker this week released a new exploit that allows users to circumvent Apple's preventative measures that have blocked unauthorized code from being run on the new iPhone 3GS. In October, Apple u... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/04/hacker_cracks_apples_latest_iphone_3gs_security_measures/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/28/tomtom_car_kit_navigation_software_will_not_work_with_ipod_touch/ The forthcoming TomTom Car Kit navigation dock will not enable GPS functionality for the corresponding App Store software on the iPod touch and first-generation iPhone. Company officials confirmed ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/28/tomtom_car_kit_navigation_software_will_not_work_with_ipod_touch/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/30/apple_genius_says_dropped_att_calls_in_nyc_consistent/ A man who took his iPhone 3G in to a New York City Apple Store because of a large number of dropped calls was allegedly told that a 30 percent failure rate is average for a local AT&T customer. In ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/30/apple_genius_says_dropped_att_calls_in_nyc_consistent/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/29/vodafone_to_sell_apples_iphone_in_uk_too/ Vodafone has reached an agreement to sell the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in the U.K. and Ireland, an announcement that came just a day after Orange revealed it would also sell the handset. Vodafone's... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/29/vodafone_to_sell_apples_iphone_in_uk_too/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/28/apples_iphone_abroad_orange_uk_to_sell_china_debut_in_october/ When O2's exclusive contract for the iPhone expires this year, Orange will also offer the handset in the U.K.; and China Unicom will offer Apple's iPhone for $732.50 on October 1. Orange UK to sell... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/28/apples_iphone_abroad_orange_uk_to_sell_china_debut_in_october/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/25/att_activates_mms_for_iphone_3g_iphone_3gs_users/ After months of waiting, AT&T finally enabled multimedia messaging functionality for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users Friday afternoon, as promised. The capability came just after 1 p.m. Eastern Time... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/25/att_activates_mms_for_iphone_3g_iphone_3gs_users/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/24/tomtom_clarifies_99_99_hardware_application_sold_separately/ Correcting an Apple online store listing from earlier Thursday, TomTom U.K. announced that the iPhone car kit accessory will have a retail price of £99.99 but will not include the TomTom application. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/24/tomtom_clarifies_99_99_hardware_application_sold_separately/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/24/apple_lists_tomtom_car_kit_in_europe_99_95_u_k_99_95/ TomTom's anticipated GPS Car Kit for the iPhone was briefly available for preorder via the online Apple Store in Europe Thursday, with a listing that suggested the software may not work with the iPod ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/24/apple_lists_tomtom_car_kit_in_europe_99_95_u_k_99_95/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/att_announces_time_for_iphone_mms_availability_friday/ American iPhone users should see multimedia messaging features unlocked late in the morning Friday on the west coast by way of a carrier update file that will be delivered through iTunes, AT&T announc... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/att_announces_time_for_iphone_mms_availability_friday/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/22/att_notifies_iphone_users_of_impending_mms_launch/ Wireless carrier AT&T began sending out text messages this week letting iPhone users know that multimedia messaging capabilities will be available on Friday, Sept. 25. The free message sent from AT... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/22/att_notifies_iphone_users_of_impending_mms_launch/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/21/apple_inquires_with_users_about_iphone_os_3_1_battery_life/ With various reports of poor iPhone battery life following the 3.1 OS update, Apple has reportedly begun asking users about its experiences and usage habits in an attempt to address the issue. Appl... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/21/apple_inquires_with_users_about_iphone_os_3_1_battery_life/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/20/att_3g_microcell_to_offer_unlimited_iphone_calling_for_20_extra/ AT&T customers who live or work in one of the company's many pockets of poor or dead 3G service will soon have the option to pay $20 extra to obtain unlimited calling over 3G using their own Internet ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/20/att_3g_microcell_to_offer_unlimited_iphone_calling_for_20_extra/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/16/ipod_touch_speed_tests_iphone_radiation_google_chrome_mac/ A new test proves Apple's claims of a 50 percent faster iPod touch; the iPhone does OK in a radiation emission test; and Google Chrome is updated, but Mac users still have to wait for a final version.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/16/ipod_touch_speed_tests_iphone_radiation_google_chrome_mac/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/11/apple_plugs_loopholes_with_security_updates_in_iphone_os_3_1/ Through security fixes, Apple's latest update to the iPhone operating system has reportedly disabled unintended "features" that some handset users were able to access with the prior version. Accord... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/11/apple_plugs_loopholes_with_security_updates_in_iphone_os_3_1/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/03/att_to_enable_mms_for_iphone_3g_and_3gs_on_sept_25/ AT&T confirmed Thursday that multimedia messaging capabilities will come to the iPhone a few days late, on Sept. 25 -- just after the end of summer -- bringing to an end months of waiting and speculat... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/03/att_to_enable_mms_for_iphone_3g_and_3gs_on_sept_25/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/05/8gb_iphone_3gs_rumored_to_be_replacing_lower_model/ Alleged internal information from Rogers Wireless in Canada suggest that an 8GB model of the iPhone 3GS will launch soon, perhaps replacing the current $99 iPhone 3G offering. In pictures sent to T... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/05/8gb_iphone_3gs_rumored_to_be_replacing_lower_model/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/05/web_site_lists_tomtom_iphone_mount_for_99_00_168_50/ A U.K Web site has made the TomTom cradle and accompanying software available for pre-order at a cost of 99 pounds, or about $168.50 U.S., though a company spokesman would not confirm that price. T... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/05/web_site_lists_tomtom_iphone_mount_for_99_00_168_50/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/06/china_unicom_leading_the_pack_for_iphone_deal/ In the tug-of-war that has kept the iPhone out of China in the two years since it's been on the market, China Unicom is purportedly closest to reach a deal but still faces an attack from dominant carr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/06/china_unicom_leading_the_pack_for_iphone_deal/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/24/bogged_down_att_3g_to_clear_in_months_buffett_criticizes_jobs/ Residents of major US cities that have had near-unusable 3G since the iPhone 3G's launch should finally get relief in the months ahead, AT&T says. Meanwhile, Palm is getting its own relief via breakth... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/24/bogged_down_att_3g_to_clear_in_months_buffett_criticizes_jobs/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/23/att_navigator_turn_by_turn_gps_solution_hits_the_app_store/ AT&T on Tuesday became the latest player to attempt to capitalize on what's sure to become a multi-million dollar market for iPhone-based turn-by-turn GPS driving solutions, launching its AT&T Navigat... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/23/att_navigator_turn_by_turn_gps_solution_hits_the_app_store/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/17/apple_releases_iphone_software_3_0/ Apple on Wednesday afternoon formally rolled out iPhone Software 3.0 for existing iPhone and iPod touch customers, delivering some long-requested features such as copy & paste. Features In tota... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/17/apple_releases_iphone_software_3_0/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/12/best_buy_to_offer_apples_iphone_3g_s_with_insurance/ Those who want added protection for their new iPhone 3G S units on launch day will have the option of queuing up at Best Buy to purchase both Apple's device as well as a rare accident insurance plan, ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/12/best_buy_to_offer_apples_iphone_3g_s_with_insurance/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/11/why_apple_keeps_iphone_specifications_quiet/ In marked contrast to the PC market, where differention primarily centers around gigabytes, GHz, and Intel Inside branding, Apple is working to keep attention on the iPhone's software, with a curious ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/11/why_apple_keeps_iphone_specifications_quiet/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/10/a_closer_look_at_iphone_3g_s_cortex_a8_arm_and_powervr_chips/ The iPhone 3G S uses a Samsung processor incorporating an ARM Cortex-A8 processor core and Imagination's PowerVR SGX graphics core to achieve a significant new class of speed while remaining backwardl... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/10/a_closer_look_at_iphone_3g_s_cortex_a8_arm_and_powervr_chips/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/10/three_turn_by_turn_gps_solution_providers_plan_iphone_offerings/ A trio of turn-by-turn GPS navigation system makers said this week they plan to introduce solutions for the iPhone later this year, but Olathe-based Garmin isn't among them, choosing instead to take o... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/10/three_turn_by_turn_gps_solution_providers_plan_iphone_offerings/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/04/new_16gb_32gb_iphones_appear_in_carphone_warehouse_systems/ Carphone Warehouse, the largest independent European mobile phone retailer and an official iPhone reseller, added four placeholders to their inventory list for new iPhone models earlier today, sources... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/04/new_16gb_32gb_iphones_appear_in_carphone_warehouse_systems/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/01/best_buy_issues_memo_warning_of_iphone_constraints/ Best Buy over the weekend became the latest Apple partner to warn staffers of dwindling iPhone supply that could leave some of its stores without product to sell for a few weeks later this month. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/01/best_buy_issues_memo_warning_of_iphone_constraints/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/27/another_firm_sees_apple_selling_existing_8gb_iphone_3g_for_99/ With more and more evidence pointing to Apple's 2009 iPhone lineup consisting of three distinct models, the Royal Bank of Canada is the second investment firm to predict that one of those models will ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/27/another_firm_sees_apple_selling_existing_8gb_iphone_3g_for_99/ Wed, 27 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/22/att_also_running_dry_of_iphones_offering_refurbs/ With a little over three weeks to go before Apple's annual developers conference -- the same forum used to introduce the iPhone 3G last year -- AT&T is reportedly running out of current models and won... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/22/att_also_running_dry_of_iphones_offering_refurbs/ Fri, 22 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/22/iphone_3g_discontinued_in_oz_as_report_backs_third_gen_rumors/ One of Apple's authorized wireless carriers said this week that the high-end iPhone 3G has been end-of-lifed. Meanwhile, a new report appears to be backing rumors of several features due in next-gen m... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/22/iphone_3g_discontinued_in_oz_as_report_backs_third_gen_rumors/ Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/13/apple_now_selling_iphones_online_in_bid_to_clear_inventory/ In the latest sign that iPhone season is rapidly approaching and inventories of existing models need a push out the door, Apple is now offering to sell customers an iPhone 3G through its website and ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/13/apple_now_selling_iphones_online_in_bid_to_clear_inventory/ Wed, 13 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/05/apple_to_replace_water_damaged_iphones_for_199/ Careless iPhone owners who've submerged their handsets in some form of liquid can now take Apple up on an unadvertised policy that offers replacements for a flat fee of $199. According to ifoAppleS... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/05/apple_to_replace_water_damaged_iphones_for_199/ Tue, 05 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/22/att_activates_1_6m_more_iphone_3gs_as_data_revenues_jump/ AT&T said Wednesday that although first quarter profits slipped 9 percent, its wireless data revenues grew nearly 40 percent as it was able to achieve its third consecutive quarter of double-digit pos... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/22/att_activates_1_6m_more_iphone_3gs_as_data_revenues_jump/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/27/att_stores_now_offering_early_upgrade_pricing_on_iphone_3g/ In the latest move aimed at helping Apple clear inventory of iPhone 3Gs ahead of new models anticipated this spring, AT&T retail stores are now offering some customers early upgrades to the Apple hand... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/27/att_stores_now_offering_early_upgrade_pricing_on_iphone_3g/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/26/apple_stores_now_selling_iphone_3g_without_a_contract/ Apple retail stores as of Thursday are selling unrestricted quantities of the iPhone 3G at the full, non-subsidized price of $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16GB models. The move follows ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/26/apple_stores_now_selling_iphone_3g_without_a_contract/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/23/apple_discontinues_iphone_bluetooth_headset/ Apple this weekend appears to have discontinued its iPhone Bluetooth Headset, a possible sign that the company could be planning to introduce an updated model alongside new iPhones a bit later this ye... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/23/apple_discontinues_iphone_bluetooth_headset/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/18/developer_shows_working_iphone_3_0_tethering_over_usb/ Confirming what Apple had hinted at in its iPhone 3.0 presentation, a developer has successfully, if unintentionally, enabled data tethering on the new iPhone firmware. Irish programmer Steven Trou... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/18/developer_shows_working_iphone_3_0_tethering_over_usb/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/18/att_to_offer_limited_iphone_3g_sales_without_contract/ AT&T will begin offering "no commitment" pricing on the iPhone 3G beginning on March 26, without any service contract requirement, according to a report leaking an internal company training memo. T... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/18/att_to_offer_limited_iphone_3g_sales_without_contract/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/25/softbank_now_giving_away_iphones_in_japan/ In a bid to possibly clear inventory, combat slumping sales, or both, SoftBank Mobile's new "iPhone for Everybody Campaign" is offering customers in Japan a free iPhone 3G with a two-year contract thr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/25/softbank_now_giving_away_iphones_in_japan/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/23/best_buy_offering_100_iphone_discount_to_program_members/ Members of Best Buy's Reward Zone program can save up to $100 on an iPhone 3G from Best Buy Mobile until the end of this week. The full $100 discount is offered to Premier Silver members, making th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/23/best_buy_offering_100_iphone_discount_to_program_members/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT